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Old Testament

The Old Testament is divided into four main sections, each with its theological focus: God’s covenant, history of His people, wisdom, and prophecy.

1. The Law (Torah)

These books form the foundation of God’s covenant with Israel. They reveal God’s character, His instructions for holy living, and His plan for redemption. They also point forward to Christ, the ultimate fulfillment of the Law (Matthew 5:17).

2. Historical Books

These books show God’s covenant in action—His faithfulness to Israel, the consequences of disobedience, and His sovereignty over history. They prepare the stage for the coming Messiah.

3. Poetic and Wisdom Books

These books teach the fear of the Lord, wisdom, and worship. They guide God’s people in how to live faithfully and glorify Him in daily life.

4. Major Prophets

These books contain God’s messages to Israel and the nations, calling for repentance and pointing to God’s ultimate salvation through the Messiah.

5. Minor Prophets

The minor prophets focus on God’s justice, mercy, and the coming Messiah.

New Testament

The New Testament is divided into five main sections, revealing God’s fulfillment of Old Testament promises in Jesus Christ.

1. The Gospels

Present the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, revealing Him as Messiah and Son of God.

2. History

3. Letters of Paul

Teach doctrine, encourage faith, and guide the Church in Christ-centered living.

4. General Letters

Teach practical Christian living and faithfulness for all believers.

5. Prophecy

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God has revealed Himself in three main offices (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).

However, in all three of these revelations, God remains one and not three.

Now, the question is: if He is one, why does He reveal Himself in this trinity?

The simple answer is that God has revealed Himself in this way to complete mankind, not to introduce Himself. And why is mankind completed through these three revelations? Because humanity had fallen and was separated from Him due to sin.

(Sins separate us from God) as the Scriptures say in Isaiah 59:2.

In the beginning in Eden, God was very close to man; he could see Him, hear Him, and even speak with Him (Genesis 3:8). But after sin entered, that closeness with God was lost, and Adam could no longer see or hear God as he did before… Sin separated him from God (Isaiah 59:2).

Out of His love for us, God began a plan to bring us back to Him. We would see Him again, speak with Him, walk with Him, and feel Him inside us, just like in the beginning. But this restoration does not happen immediately as destruction does (destroying relationships is instant, but rebuilding takes time).

The promise is that one day God’s dwelling place will be with humanity in a way even greater than it was in Eden.

Revelation 21:3  And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them.

Now, the relationships that were broken, God started to restore them step by step. We are now in the final phase of this restoration. Let’s look at each of those steps one by one.

1. GOD ABOVE US (As the Father)

This is the phase where God began to speak to people through visions and dreams, but He was not seen. He spoke to only a few people, the prophets. This is when God revealed Himself as the WORD! (Meaning His WORDS were known, but He Himself was not visible to the eyes).

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2. GOD WITH US (As the Son)

This is the time when God took on flesh, so that the WORD He had been speaking through visions and dreams could now be spoken with the mouth of flesh and blood, explained, and taught so that people could see and understand Him. The body He took was called JESUS.

John 1:14  The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Do you see? God begins to draw near to mankind again. So, Jesus is God who took on human form for the purpose of speaking those words of God that were heard through visions and dreams by the prophets.

To further confirm the divinity of Jesus, read the following verses: John 20:28, 1 John 1:1-2, Titus 2:13, Isaiah 9:6, and 1 Timothy 3:16.

But it wasn’t enough for God to appear in the flesh and speak His words with His mouth as He had done with Adam in Eden, while mankind still didn’t know how to live in the love of God… So, He added a second plan to teach mankind how to live practically, and He had to live as a human who fears God.

The goal was not for Him to achieve perfection but to teach us perfection, which is why He lived under parents to teach children how to live godly lives. He also became an adult to teach adults how to live according to God’s commandments. That’s why He prayed, fasted, and worshipped God as if there is a God above Him, etc.

Thus, His life became the way for us to know the path (John 14:6). But He wasn’t just a human; He was God in the form of a man with the purpose of teaching us the way.

Philippians 2:5   In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage;

7 Rather, He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.

But even if He taught those words with His mouth and was a teacher to show us the way, it still wouldn’t be enough because we still carried the curse of sin inherited from our first parents, Adam and Eve.

So, He added a third plan: that He would offer His body as a sacrifice for sin after completing those two works. This is why Christ had to die on the cross—to provide forgiveness for our sins.

3. GOD IN US (As the Holy Spirit)

After restoring the relationship so that we now see God and have been freed from sin and the barrier that separated us from Him, including the curse of Adam we had been carrying, God added another final plan. Through this plan, we can now be close to God directly, hearing, seeing, and understanding Him like never before.

This plan is nothing other than Him entering into us as the HOLY SPIRIT, to help us in our weaknesses. It is like an athlete receiving a drink to enhance their strength and stimulate their muscles in order to win the game.

The Holy Spirit is God in Spirit form, entering into us and empowering our ability to understand God, to overcome sin, to fear God, to remember, and so on (John 14:26, John 16:12-13).

To confirm that the Holy Spirit is indeed the same God, read 2 Corinthians 3:17.

This is a great and unique gift, the final one that brings us closer to God than anything else.

Why Did Christ Leave?

The reason Christ left and ascended into heaven was to prepare a place for us (the New Jerusalem), a dwelling place for the saints (John 14:2, Revelation 3:12, Revelation 21:2).

He is going to prepare a place for us so that when the time comes, we can live with Him forever, in the new heavens and new earth (His dwelling place will be with us)… There, what was broken in Eden will be restored in greater glory than it was at first.

Revelation 21:3 “And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them.’

4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’

5 He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ Then He said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.

Do you see God’s plan? … And have you also seen the consequences of sin? … Sin separated us from God, and it still separates us from Him.

The only way to get closer to God is by repenting of sin, truly intending to forsake it (Proverbs 28:13). When you repent with the intention to leave sin, you invite Jesus into your life. Though you don’t see Him with your eyes now, one day you will… But the great gift He will give you, which will make you feel His presence even when you don’t see Him, is the HOLY SPIRIT (who, in reality, is Himself in the form of the Spirit).

The Holy Spirit will protect you from the world until the last day when the Lord Jesus will return and give us the CROWNS OF LIFE, and we will live with Him forever in joy, without end, without sorrow, pain, or crying, because the old order of things will have passed away.

May the Lord bless you.

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Special Guidance for Parents/Guardians

Do you understand the biblical principles of blessing your children? Many of us are familiar with one principle: speaking blessings over them! This is absolutely correct and rooted in Scripture, as the Bible teaches that words carry immense power. Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” Words are powerful, and when we bless our children, we are shaping their future and spiritual lives.

However, it’s crucial to understand this: if your words are not accompanied by actions, the likelihood of those blessings manifesting is greatly diminished. James 2:17 reminds us that “faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” Similarly, blessings need to be backed up by a godly lifestyle and practical actions that demonstrate your commitment to the well-being of your children.

If you desire your children to receive the fullness of the blessings you pronounce over them, including blessings in knowing God, in health, and in success, then consider the following biblical principles:

1. TEACH THEM GOD’S LAWS

God commands us as parents to teach His commandments to our children. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says, “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” Teaching God’s laws should be a constant part of our lives as parents, not just a one-time event. Our children should see us living by the commandments of God, and this will help them understand that His Word is not just for adults, but for everyone, including them.

Proverbs 1:8 encourages us:

“Hear, my son, your father’s instruction,

And forsake not your mother’s teaching,

For they are a graceful garland for your head

And pendants for your neck.

This highlights that parental guidance, based on God’s laws, becomes a source of honor and grace in the life of a child.

If your words of blessing are to be effective, you must live out God’s law in your own life. Children learn more from what they see in us than from what we say. Jesus Himself modeled perfect obedience to God’s law, and we are to follow His example (John 15:10).

2. DO NOT WITHHOLD DISCIPLINE

The Bible teaches us that discipline is an essential part of a child’s growth. Hebrews 12:6-7 reminds us, “For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives. It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline?” Discipline is a sign of love. If we withhold discipline, we are not properly preparing our children for the future. Proverbs 13:24 says, “Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but whoever loves him is diligent to discipline him.”

God’s discipline is both corrective and instructive. As parents, we are called to correct our children’s wrong behavior, guiding them toward righteousness. Proverbs 23:13-14 further teaches us:

Do not withhold discipline from a child;

If you strike him with a rod, he will not die.

If you strike him with the rod,

You will save his soul from Sheol.

This passage teaches that while discipline may be difficult in the moment, it leads to long-term spiritual and moral safety. It’s not about punishment, but about helping the child avoid the spiritual death that sin leads to (Romans 6:23).

3. TEACH THEM THE VALUE OF EDUCATION

In addition to spiritual instruction, the Bible also encourages us to value knowledge and wisdom. Proverbs 4:7 states, “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.” Wisdom is something that should be sought after continually, not just for spiritual matters, but also for practical living. As parents, it is our responsibility to instill in our children a love for learning and a desire to grow intellectually and spiritually.

Proverbs 4:13 says,

Keep hold of instruction; do not let go;

Guard her, for she is your life.

Education is not merely about gaining knowledge but about fostering wisdom that leads to a godly life. This wisdom should help them navigate life’s challenges and fulfill God’s purpose for their lives.

4. TEACH THEM TO HONOR THE LAW AND RESPECT AUTHORITY

It is essential to teach children to respect both God’s law and the law of the land. Romans 13:1-2 emphasizes, “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.”

As parents, it’s our job to teach our children to respect the authorities placed over them — whether it’s the government, teachers, or leaders in the church. Disrespecting authority leads to disorder, while respecting authority brings peace. Proverbs 24:21 tells us, “My son, fear the Lord and the king, and do not join with those who do otherwise.”

God established earthly authorities for our good, and when children learn to respect them, they are also learning to honor God’s structure for society.

5. GUIDE THEM IN THE RIGHT PATH

As parents, we must guide our children in the path that aligns with God’s will for their lives. Proverbs 22:6 teaches, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” This passage refers to the way a child is uniquely created, with their own gifts, temperament, and purpose. We should help them discover these things and encourage them to walk in the path that God has designed for them.

This guidance is not just about their future career or social life but also about spiritual growth. In Ephesians 6:4, Paul urges fathers, “Do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Our role is to instruct them in the Lord’s ways, modeling Christian virtues and teaching them to make choices that reflect their identity in Christ.

CONCLUSION

If you live out these principles — teaching them God’s laws, providing discipline, encouraging education, respecting authority, and guiding them in the right path — and cover all of this in prayer, you will truly be blessing your children. Proverbs 3:1-2 assures us:

My son, do not forget my teaching,

But let your heart keep my commandments,

For length of days and years of life

And peace they will add to you.

May you continue to seek God’s wisdom and grace as you raise your children in the fear of the Lord. And may He bless you abundantly in this important task.

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If you have truly been born again—saved through faith in Jesus Christ—then you are walking in a spiritual authority that renders witchcraft powerless. The forces of darkness have no legal right over the redeemed child of God. Yet many believers still live in fear of curses, spells, and demonic attacks. Why? Often, it is because they do not fully understand who they are in Christ and what it means to walk in the strength of the Lord.

God’s Strength Compared to That of a Wild Ox

Numbers 23:22–23 (NKJV) says:

God brings them out of Egypt;

He has strength like a wild ox.

For there is no sorcery against Jacob,

Nor any divination against Israel.

It now must be said of Jacob

And of Israel, ‘Oh, what God has done!’

This is part of a prophetic word spoken by Balaam, who had been hired by Balak, king of Moab, to curse the children of Israel. But instead of pronouncing a curse, Balaam—under divine compulsion—spoke a blessing. He acknowledged that no enchantment or divination could affect God’s people, because God was with them, and His power was like that of a wild ox (also translated as “buffalo” or “wild bull” in some versions).

But why compare God’s strength to that of a wild ox?

The Nature of the Wild Ox (Buffalo)

In biblical imagery, the wild ox is a symbol of untamable power. It is not a domesticated animal like the common ox that plows fields. The wild ox will not submit to human control—it cannot be yoked, led, or restrained. Its strength is wild, sovereign, and overwhelming.

Job 39:9–12 (NKJV) asks:

“Will the wild ox be willing to serve you?

Will he bed by your manger?

Can you bind the wild ox in the furrow with ropes?

Or will he plow the valleys behind you?

Will you trust him because his strength is great?

Or will you leave your labor to him?

Will you trust him to bring home your grain, And gather it to your threshing floor?

In other words, this animal represents raw, unyielding strength that cannot be subdued. When the Israelites left Egypt, they were no longer slaves—they had been delivered by the mighty hand of God. They became a people who would no longer wear the yoke of bondage, spiritual or physical.

Why Witchcraft Has No Power Over the Redeemed

When Balaam attempted to curse Israel, he failed. Why? Because the people of Israel were walking in the covenant and protection of God. Spiritually, they were like the wild ox—unreachable by the enemy, uncursable, and unbreakable in God’s power.

In the New Testament, this truth is even clearer for believers:

Luke 10:19 (NKJV):

Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Romans 8:31 (NKJV):

If God is for us, who can be against us?

Colossians 2:15 (NKJV):

Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.

As believers in Christ, we are spiritually Israel—the people of God through the new covenant in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:29). This spiritual status makes us immune to curses, spells, or demonic oppression as long as we remain in Christ.

Are You Walking in That Power?

This level of divine protection and spiritual strength is not automatic for everyone—it is for those who are truly in Christ, those who have been:

Born again through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ

Baptized in water as a public confession of that faith

Filled with the Holy Spirit, walking in daily obedience

John 3:3 (NKJV):

Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Acts 2:38 (NKJV):

Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

If you are not walking in this salvation, then yes—fear of witchcraft is justified. But once you are in Christ, you are sealed with the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13) and given authority to resist every spiritual attack.

The Power of the Wild Ox Lives in You

So how do you gain this spiritual identity—the unshakable strength, the untouchable power?

You become a spiritual Israelite by entering into covenant with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Once saved, your spiritual nature changes. Like the buffalo, you no longer bow to the yokes of fear, sin, curses, or bondage. You are free, strong, and led by the Spirit of God.

Galatians 5:1 (NKJV):

Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.

Do You Need Help?

If you’ve never been born again, or if you’re unsure whether you’re truly walking in the power of the Holy Spirit, now is the time to respond. This life of power and freedom from spiritual fear is available to you through Jesus Christ.

If you’d like to receive Christ, be baptized, or learn more about walking in spiritual authority, please contact us using the numbers provided.

The Lord bless you and keep you.

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Hebrews 10:37 (ESV) – “For yet a little while, and the coming one will come and will not delay.

The Bible is crystal clear — Jesus Christ is returning. Not metaphorically, not symbolically, but literally and visibly. His return is a central hope of the Christian faith and the final chapter in the redemptive work of God. But before He returns, the world is given signs — and right now, they are unfolding with increasing intensity.

We are living in days of accelerated change, moral collapse, spiritual apathy, and growing hostility to truth. Scripture warns us that such conditions will mark the “last days” (2 Timothy 3:1–5). These are not random events — they are prophetic indicators of the soon return of He who is coming.

📌 What Do the Signs Mean?

Like the dust that’s stirred up by a wind before a vehicle arrives, the signs of Christ’s return are sweeping across the world ahead of Him. We hear the message of His return before we see Him appear — and those who are discerning will take heed.

🔍 The Identity and Nature of “He Who Is Coming”

1. He Comes from Heaven, Not from Earth

John 3:31 (ESV) – “He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks in an earthly way. He who comes from heaven is above all.

Jesus is not a prophet raised by human means, nor is He a religious teacher subject to cultural opinions. He is God incarnate, descending from heaven. His authority surpasses every earthly voice because His origin is divine.

2. He Is Mightier Than All the Prophets

Matthew 3:11 (ESV) – “I baptize you with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

John the Baptist, the greatest of the Old Testament prophets (Luke 7:28), recognized that the One coming after him — Jesus — was vastly greater. Jesus is the fulfillment of all prophecy, the source of the Spirit, and the executor of final judgment.

3. He Is the Blessed One, Full of Glory

Matthew 21:9 (ESV) – “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”

This is more than a welcome — it’s a declaration of Messianic identity. Jesus is the anointed King, the fulfillment of Psalm 118:26, and the rightful heir to David’s throne. He comes in the name and authority of Yahweh, bearing salvation and judgment.

4. He Will Come Quickly and Without Delay

Hebrews 10:37 (ESV) – “For yet a little while, and the coming one will come and will not delay.”

While many may scoff at the promise of His return (2 Peter 3:3–4), God’s timing is perfect. He delays not out of slowness, but out of mercy, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance (2 Peter 3:9). Yet, the day will come suddenly and surely (1 Thessalonians 5:2).

❓ Have You Considered These Sobering Questions?

What if tomorrow morning you wake up and hear that Jesus has taken His people, and you’ve been left behind?

What if you were just going about your daily life — school, work, plans — and suddenly the Rapture happens, and you are not among those taken?

What if yesterday you heard the gospel, but today the door is shut?

The Bible warns that after the Rapture, the world will face the Great Tribulation (Matthew 24:21), a period of unparalleled suffering and divine judgment. The door of grace will be closed, and many will realize too late what they’ve rejected.

⚖️ Judgment Is Coming

Isaiah 26:21 (ESV) – “For behold, the Lord is coming out from his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity…

Psalm 96:13 (ESV) – “…for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness, and the peoples in his faithfulness.

When Jesus returns, He will come not as a suffering servant but as a righteous Judge (Revelation 19:11–16). Every deed, every secret, every rebellion will be brought into account (Romans 2:16). There will be no hiding, no excuses, no second chances.

🚪 The Narrow Door of Grace Will Be Shut

Luke 13:24–28 (ESV)

Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door… you will begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us,’ then he will answer you, ‘I do not know where you come from.

Jesus describes a time when people will seek salvation too late. Knowing about Jesus, hearing sermons, and being near the truth won’t be enough. The only safe place is inside the ark of salvation now, before the door is closed forever.

📢 Today Is the Day of Salvation

2 Corinthians 6:2 (ESV) – “Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”

Don’t wait. That “convenient time” may never come. Surrender your life to Jesus today — not out of fear, but because of His deep love for you and the eternal hope He offers. He bore your sins, died your death, and now offers you His righteousness.

🎺 The Trumpet Could Sound at Any Moment

1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 (ESV) –

For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive… will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air…

This is the blessed hope of the believer (Titus 2:13). But for the unrepentant, it will be the beginning of unspeakable sorrow.

🙏 Will You Receive Him Today?

Revelation 22:20 (ESV) – “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!”

If you’re ready to surrender your life to Jesus Christ, you can pray sincerely:

📖 Prayer of Repentance

Lord Jesus, I recognize that I am a sinner and in need of Your grace. I believe You died for my sins and rose again for my salvation. I turn away from my sins and surrender my life to You. Be my Lord and Savior. Fill me with Your Spirit and help me walk with You all the days of my life. Amen.

Maranatha — Come, Lord Jesus!

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